Carmax
1860 Central Avenue, Albany, NY 12205 · Albany County
NYS DMV inspection station (facility 7121871), licensed since Jan 3, 2017; license valid through Dec 31, 2026.
Carmax recorded 3,993 inspections from Sep 2025 to Aug 2026, the 14th-highest count of the 172 stations in Albany County. Of its 3,275 initial emissions tests, 9.2% failed, against 3.8% across the county and 4.6% statewide. Its busiest months were Mar 2026 and Feb 2026; the quietest was Nov 2025.
- inspections, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026
- 3,993inspections, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026
- of 3,275 initial emissions tests failed
- 9.2%of 3,275 initial emissions tests failed
- of initial inspections were OBDII tests
- 88%of initial inspections were OBDII tests
- emissions waivers issued
- 0emissions waivers issued
Results, Sep 2025 to Aug 2026
| Initial inspections | 3,695 |
|---|---|
| Re-inspections | 298 |
| Emissions PASS (initial) | 2,972 |
| Emissions FAIL (initial) | 301 (9.2%) |
| Emissions STOP (initial) | 2 (0.1%) |
| Safety FAIL share (initial) | 0.5% |
| Emissions waivers | 0 |
Inspection types
| Test type (initial inspections) | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| OBDII emissions | 3,269 | 88% |
| Safety only | 420 | 11% |
| Low enhanced emissions | 6 | 0% |
Most-inspected makes
| Make | Initial inspections | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota | 344 | 9% |
| Honda | 304 | 8% |
| Chevrolet | 270 | 7% |
| Nissan | 233 | 6% |
| Jeep | 218 | 6% |
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Emissions fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 (partial) | 1,813 | 14.2% |
| 2022 | 4,257 | 12.2% |
| 2023 | 3,361 | 7.6% |
| 2024 | 3,601 | 8.2% |
| 2025 | 3,835 | 8.4% |
| 2026 (partial) | 3,009 | 9.9% |
What an emissions inspection can cost here
This station is outside the New York Metropolitan Area, so under the DMV fee chart the OBDII emissions inspection costs at most $11.00. Stations may charge less, and the safety inspection is a separate fee. The DMV's own wording is quoted on our New York rules page. Call the station to confirm hours and prices; this page does not show either.